Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Iran Unmoved by P5+1 Latest Proposal

Reports from the marathon 13.5 hours talks in Istanbul yesterday
indicate that the six powers gave Iran more details of their proposal offered
in late February in Almaty, but Iran was reportedly not impressed, saying the
offer still had “no balance” in what Iran was asked to give up to what it was getting in return, Christian Science Monitor reported today.
The world powers reportedly want Iran severely limit its 20-percent uranium
enrichment program and close Fordo underground uranium enrichment facility in
exchange for modest relief from sanctions. Iran said that the incentives were
not strong enough.

After Almaty talks in late February, Iranian foreign ministry had called the
negotiations “a turning point.” If the reports from Istanbul are accurate, Iran
is now qualifying its stance on Almaty talks, with less optimism that any
breakthrough would be achieved in Almaty II next month.

“From our side, [the proposed] relief of the sanctions is not proportionate
with what they are asking Iran to do,” an Iranian close to the talks who asked
not to be identified told CSM. “They are asking Iran to suspend 20 percent
enrichment, and reduce the readiness of Fordow, which from our point of view is
[the same as] shutting Fordow down. We argued that there is no balance between
what they are asking, and what they are offering.” (Christian Science Monitor,
19 March)

20 comments:

Anonymous
said...

Again the problem is the Anti-americanism in Iran; the sanctions will not be lifted if there is the perceived danger that Iran can fall back to its old attitude of calling every one else as 'enemy' ; that is why there will be no reciprocity or blanace if the regime does not change its political behaviour which is based on anti-americanism; so this talk about 'reciprocity or blanace' is misjuding the problem and that is again part of the problem ; the solution is in place if the regime understands that road to antiamericanism is blocked - without the possibility of any return; so they should not 'cheat' and misjudge the problem.

If trying to get the most out of a deal is anti-Americanism, then yes, Iran is the most anti-American country in the world.

Ceasing 20% enrichment is a huge concession from Iran. It ensures that nuclear weapons will not be made (I thought this is what the sanctions is all about?), while accepting such a deal could easily be interpreted as a political defeat for Iran. "Modest sanctions," whatever that means, doesn't seem to balance the scale.

I think another factor has come into play. While Iran has maintained consistent in its demands and rhetoric, America has shifted its goal from suffocating Iran with sanctions to seeking diplomatic means towards an end to the conflict. This shift in strategy could be interpreted by Iran as a change in America's strategic calculus, and naturally, Iran seeks to make the best of the situation.

Speculations the there are "elites" and mixed signals in Iran, on the nuclear issue, lead to nowhere.

Position of the Supreme Leader, gives the correct vision on that issue, leading the nation in the right way, and calls for a logic from the Iran's adversaries...

About a week ago, the Assembly of Experts held a meeting which apparently discussed among other things the nuclear issues and endorsed position of the Supreme Leader in that matter.

It should be obvious to everybody that any partial agreement or suspension should be based on a dislosure of a date for the end of all sanctions and related conditions.Otherwise there is a possibility that the Zionist will wait for "the coming" of Republicans and stall implementation of the agreement.

read the statement wit an open mind!!.IRAN is simply decrying balance,again another testimony on the part of IRAN showing sincerity and willingness!.JUST WHAT method have you used to arrive at the conclusion of 'anti-Americanism'?

So you seriously think the us will start a third war in the region,considering the way the last two turned out I very much doubt it,the us and its allies are not in the greatest shape economically as well as militarily to go picking a fight with iran,I don`t even think the israelis would be reckless enough to try it tho` I`m sure they`d fight to the last american

Recent history says differently,even the old pro shah military fought when saddam came knocking,the modern military,its pro shah members now long gone wouldn`t hesitate to defend the iran and its government

Its the west that has sanctioned itself out of any influence on iran,and its the west that has been forced to moderate its demands tho` these are still unacceptable to iran but they are getting there,the most the west can hope for will be a voluntary suspension of 20% enrichment in return for a lifting of sanctions,no closure of fordow,no shipping of irans 20% stockpile out of iran but it will be converted into trr fuel.The sooner the west accepts this the better for all,but I`m not holding my breath

Partiality aside, let's discuss this issue with facts and sincerity. Here it is: Iran is a signature to NPT-does that give her a right to enrich to 20% and to have Fordow wherever it wants or not?If the answer is yes, which is correct, it is Iran that should impose conditions for voluntarily abandoning its rights. Isn't this a fair outcome? It follows that if the USA offers less that what Iran is demanding, Iran should be free to say NO. Isn't it?I believe this is fair and intelligent. Those who are blaming Iran, have they checked whether their views are fair and intelligent? Or is it just a malaky?The fact that you feel threatened by my big dick that one day I may plunge it in your wife's assets, does not mean that I should be castrated. Does it?

they're not voluntarily abandoning their rights. they're being pressured to do so and the pressure is being applied because the regime hasn't been honest and hasn't complied with their obligations under the NPT.

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